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Rasmussen NUR 1172 Nutrition Exam 2A patient has been advised to take an iron supplement. Which of the following vitamins
increases the absorption of iron? - ANS-Vitamin C
A potassium intake of 4700 mg/day is recommended for all adults. Where is the majority
of potassium located in the body? - ANS-Intracellular fluid (within cells)
Beriberi is a disease that results from a deficiency of which water-soluble vitamin? -
ANS-Thiamin or Vitamin B-1
False claims regarding certain food, supplements, or medicines can be dangerous.
What is one of the greatest dangers to individuals practicing unfounded nutritional
habits? - ANS-Appropriate medical interventions may be delayed
In recent years there have been several reports of major food infection outbreaks.
Which bacterium causes an infection after the consumption of raw or uncooked ground
beef? - ANS-E. Coli
In the acute care setting a nutritional screen is required and must be completed within
how many hours following admission? - ANS-24
Iron plays an important role in which metabolic function? - ANS-Oxygen transport
Minerals are classified as major minerals and trace elements. Select the item that lists
two of the trace elements. - ANS-Iron and zinc
Most Americans consume more than the recommended 1500 mg of sodium. What is the
major source of sodium in the United States? - ANS-Processed foods
Waist circumference is used to classify overweight and obesity as well as to estimate
disease risk. What waist circumference indicates that a client is at risk for disease?` -
ANS-This risk goes up with a waist size that is greater than 35 inches (88cm) for women
or greater than 40 inches (102 cm) for men.
What fat soluble vitamin is associated with synthesis of blood clotting factors in the
liver? - ANS-Vitamin K
, During pregnancy it is important that there be an adequate supply of glucose to meet
maternal and fetal requirements. How many g/day of carbohydrate is recommended? -
ANS-minimum of 175 grams' day.
Which of the following personal habits should be discouraged during pregnancy? -
ANS-Alcohol, cigarettes, and drugs.
What is the primary defense to prevent contracting or spreading food borne illness? -
ANS-Hand washing
What is considered a normal Body Mass Index (BMI)? - ANS-18.5-24.9%
What do nutritional and medical authorities agree is the optimal single food for an infant
during the first 6 to 7 months of life - ANS-Breast milk
Hormones can influence water balance. Identify two influential hormones that affect the
balance of body water. - ANS-Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) and Aldosterone
The ability of the eye to adapt to changes in light depends of the light-sensitive pigment,
located on the rods of the retina. Normal rhodopsin cannot be formed when what
vitamin is deficient in a person? - ANS-Vitamin A
What federal agency is responsible for food health claims, food and drug education,
false advertising and review of food labels - ANS-FDA
Most individuals get required daily amount (RDA) of Vitamin D from fortified milk and
sun exposure. What disease is making a comeback when breastfeed infants do not
receive Vitamin D supplements? - ANS-Rickets
Select the preferred method of providing nutrition to clients in the acute care setting. -
ANS-Oral
The Dietary Reference Intake(DRI) for calcium increases for which group of individuals
over the age of 50? - ANS-Women only
Which term refers to the state of dynamic equilibrium within the internal environment of
the body resulting in a balance of physiological metabolism? - ANS-Homeostasis
The mini nutritional assessment (MNA) is an assessment tool to detect undernutrition
for which age group? - ANS-Older adults
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